Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FX90
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Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011
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Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S3100 and Panasonic FX90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe S3100 was revealed 6 months prior to the FX90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3100 grades against the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Panasonic FX90
| S3100 | FX90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon S3100
| FX90 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Panasonic FX90
| S3100 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | August 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 features external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3100 and the FX90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and FX90.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3100 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3100 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-02-09 | 2011-08-26 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $139 | $227 |
